Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO vs Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO

Both are Sony E macro lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Laowa

100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

f/2.8MF

Full specs

Tokina

FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO

f/2.8570 g

Full specs

Pick the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO if

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.25 m vs 0.3 m
You want bigger close-ups: 2× vs 1× maximum magnification
Our notes say it suits: Extreme macro, insects and jewellery, product close-ups

Pick the Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

9 differences

Specifications that differ between the Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO and the Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO
	Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO	Tokina FíRIN 100mm F2.8 MACRO
Brand	Laowa	Tokina
Weight	not listed	570 g
Length	not listed	123 mm
Diameter	not listed	74 mm
Filter thread	67 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.25 m closer	0.3 m
Max magnification	2× larger	1×
Optical design	12 elements / 10 groups	9 elements / 8 groups
Autofocus motor	Manual focus	not listed

7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony E both
Type: Macro both
Format: Full frame both
Focal length: 100mm both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Aperture blades: 9 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO

A manual-focus 2:1 macro lens for full-frame cameras that magnifies subjects to twice life-size. It has an APO design for low colour fringing and a 67mm filter thread.